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Finding the Third Proportional to 725,130 and 1,555,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 725,130 and 1,555,182 is: 3,335,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,130 : 1,555,182 = 1,555,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,130/1,555,182 = 1,555,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,130x = 1,555,182 × 1,555,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,130x = 2,418,591,053,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,591,053,124/725,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335,389.59

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